as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
In this intimate and wide-ranging conversation, the First Family of Maryland offers a rare glimpse into their lives, values, and vision for the future.
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Essence, 7 July 2025
Economists warn that wide-ranging U.S. tariffs on trading partners could spark another bout of inflation and hinder economic growth, while global financial markets have heaved at the prospect of significantly higher trading costs.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 7 July 2025
Officials fear that the demographic shift could have wide-ranging effects on the world's second-largest economy in the years to come.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
But the fight over birthright citizenship comes as the Trump administration has shaken immigrant communities with wide-ranging tactics to target many different groups of immigrants nationwide.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Essence, 7 July 2025
Economists warn that wide-ranging U.S. tariffs on trading partners could spark another bout of inflation and hinder economic growth, while global financial markets have heaved at the prospect of significantly higher trading costs.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 7 July 2025
Officials fear that the demographic shift could have wide-ranging effects on the world's second-largest economy in the years to come.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
But the fight over birthright citizenship comes as the Trump administration has shaken immigrant communities with wide-ranging tactics to target many different groups of immigrants nationwide.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Miller, who had written only a brief outline at this point, wanted to visualize the film and effectively created an extensive graphic novel in the process.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But if there’s an old-world atmosphere here, the amenities are also firmly up to date: there’s a surprisingly extensive list of complimentary activities on offer, from pasta-making classes to painting lessons.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Hartman characterized her dismissal as an indication of a broader destabilization inside the Justice Department and Trump administration.—
Scott MacFarlane
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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Some reports estimate that tens of thousands of moderate Muslims also have been killed by extremists in Nigeria, reflecting the broader toll of militant violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Brian Cashman is casting a wide net to try and bring someone in, but the Bronx Bombers are running out of time.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As for the chair itself, the deep, wide seat is comfortable enough to sit in for hours.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The high-level meetings took place amid regional unease over U.S. policies — especially Trump’s threats to impose sweeping new tariffs on both allies and adversaries.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Based on her own rigorous reporting, interviews, and research, Meltzer delivers the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin to date.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Regular exercise and stress-reducing practices like deep breathing and mindfulness may also help.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
9 July 2025
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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